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Event:
WEC 4: Sagat vs Vurny
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
King blocks a head kick by Akenzua.
As Akenzua backs away, King returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akenzua is looking to clinch.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by King.
Akenzua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akenzua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akenzua throws a leg kick
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akenzua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a series of strikes. Akenzua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Akenzua misses with the combination.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akenzua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akenzua there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Akenzua is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akenzua throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a crisp right that sends Akenzua to the canvas! King follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooklyn King!
Brooklyn King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Empire 2: Sagat vs Jones
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Umary shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akenzua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akenzua gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Akenzua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akenzua is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary wants to control from the top but Akenzua keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akenzua keeping full guard, as Umary tries to pass. #T1#
Akenzua striking off his back but it's not causing Umary any problems.
Akenzua is looking to stand up but Umary isn't so interested in that idea.
Umary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akenzua manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Akenzua wants to control from the top but Umary keeps moving.
Umary being controlled here, momentarily.
Umary might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akenzua trying to control the position from guard on top but Umary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umary definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akenzua wants to pass the guard but Umary is keeping the position.
Akenzua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Umary is looking for a triangle but Akenzua pushes his legs off easily.
Akenzua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umary works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Umary wants to control the position but Akenzua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Akenzua trying to control the action but Umary is working from the bottom.
Umary is breathing heavily.
Akenzua working the head and body with strikes.
Akenzua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akenzua content to control rather than advance.
Akenzua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua trying to control from half guard but Umary is working away. #T4#
Akenzua thows a huge punch but Umary dodges it nicely.
Akenzua thows a huge punch but Umary dodges it nicely.
Akenzua is looking to take a break and control but Umary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umary is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akenzua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umary defends well and Akenzua ends up having to push Umary into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Akenzua has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akenzua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Umary gets a takedown into half guard.
Akenzua wants to control but Umary is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Akenzua will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Akenzua darts in and clinches Umary up against the cage.#TD2#
Akenzua decides to pull guard.
Umary preventing the sweep.
Akenzua keeping moving, preventing Umary from controlling successfully.
Umary is looking to stand up but Akenzua won't let him. #SUB2#
Akenzua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Akenzua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Umary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Umary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umary advances to half guard.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.#T1#
Umary controlling the pace.
Umary is looking to advance position but Akenzua won't allow it. #SUB#
Umary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akenzua is just riding it out for now. Umary eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Akenzua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Umary pulls his head out easily.
Akenzua wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umary is looking to stall here but Akenzua recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Umary avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Umary throws a big elbow that misses.
Umary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akenzua is keeping the position for now.
Umary pushing down on Akenzua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Umary passes to side control. #SUB#
Umary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akenzua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Umary wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akenzua keeps working.
Umary tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet but Umary drags him back down.
Akenzua felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Akenzua tries to bench press Umary off him but Umary keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua defending against the ground and pound.
Umary working away.
Umary tries to advance to mount but Akenzua denies him.
Umary advances to full mount.
Akenzua prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Umary could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Akenzua is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umary trying to control but Akenzua is having none of it.
Umary looking to ground and pound but Akenzua is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaky Umary dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Akenzua.
#CL2#
Akenzua clinches with his opponent.
Akenzua tries to pull guard but Umary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Umary can't get the takedown.
Akenzua is trying to pull guard but Umary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Akenzua decides to pull guard.
Umary slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Umary tries to advance to mount but Akenzua denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Akenzua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Umary has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Umary enables Akenzua to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Umary manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Umary wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Akenzua manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB#
Umary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akenzua tries to pass to full mount but Umary defends it. #T2#
Akenzua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umary keeps working. #SUB2#
Akenzua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umary sees it coming and defends easily.
Umary wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Umary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akenzua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Akenzua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umary keeps working.
Umary wants to get back to full guard.
Akenzua passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Umary!
Umary wants to control but Akenzua is having none of it.
Akenzua won't let Umary get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Akenzua has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Umary's face.
Akenzua unloading with bombs!
Umary is in a horrible position here. Akenzua smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akenzua landing punches. #SUB2#
Akenzua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Umary to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Umary shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akenzua wants to control the pace but Umary is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Akenzua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akenzua has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Akenzua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Maximov or perhaps it was just good defense by Akenzua, which made it look bad. #TD#
Maximov gets a takedown into half guard.
Akenzua is trying to stand.
Maximov working the head and body with strikes.
Maximov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akenzua keeps working.
Akenzua controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maximov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Akenzua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximov pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Maximov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura but Akenzua is defending well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximov wants to pass to mount but Akenzua is defending the position. #SUB#
Maximov is working for a kimura but Akenzua is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Maximov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akenzua sees it coming and defends easily.
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Maximov is keen to just control but Akenzua is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akenzua flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akenzua.
#CL#
Akenzua tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximov looking for a takedown.
Maximov is working for takedown but Akenzua is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akenzua tries to break the clinch but Maximov is controlling the position.
Akenzua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maximov walks away with a smile on his face. Akenzua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maximov fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Maximov. No joy for Akenzua on that attempt. #TD#
Maximov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akenzua's guard.
Akenzua doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akenzua keeping moving, preventing Maximov from controlling successfully.
Maximov prevents Akenzua from getting back to his feet.
Akenzua is looking to stand back up but Maximov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akenzua. #SUB#
Maximov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akenzua sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maximov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maximov dominated that round.
That's time! Maximov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Akenzua. No joy for Maximov on that attempt.
Maximov dives in for a single leg takedown but Akenzua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akenzua is looking for the big counter here.
Ivan Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akenzua as he avoids it easily.
Akenzua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akenzua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximov tries to clinch but Akenzua moves out of range.
Akenzua is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akenzua throws a series of strikes that have Maximov backpedaling.
Akenzua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Maximov has been cut.
Maximov tries to clinch up.
Maximov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akenzua swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Maximov tries to keep at a distance but Akenzua has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Akenzua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximov dives in for a single leg takedown but Akenzua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akenzua tries for a takedown but Maximov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maximov has a takedown stuffed.
Akenzua throws a counter combo.#T1#
Akenzua throws a right hand that Maximov ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximov also avoids with ease.
Maximov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akenzua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akenzua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Akenzua moves into range and clinches up with Maximov.#TD#
Maximov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Akenzua is trying to keep an underhook but Maximov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Akenzua is trying to stand.
Akenzua is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maximov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Maximov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB#
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Maximov seems to be working for a kimura but Akenzua defends the submission attempt.
Maximov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akenzua is trying to stand back up but Maximov is controlling him
#T3#
Akenzua won't allow Maximov to pass to mount.
Akenzua missing with punches from the bottom.
Maximov prevents Akenzua from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigo Akenzua seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Maximov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akenzua is trying to maintain the position but Maximov is very close to passing his half guard.
Akenzua is looking to get back to is feet but Maximov passes into side control.
Maximov trying to control the action but Akenzua is working from the bottom.
Akenzua gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Akenzua is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SU#
Maximov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Maximov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maximov trying to control but Akenzua is working from the bottom.
Maximov prevents Akenzua from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Akenzua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Maximov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximov tries for a takedown but Akenzua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Maximov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Akenzua is looking to escape.
Maximov is thwarting Akenzua's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ivan Maximov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximov is keen to just control but Akenzua is a slippery customer.
Akenzua is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Akenzua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akenzua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Maximov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akenzua to the mat! Akenzua manages to get full guard.
Akenzua is wriggling around but Maximov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Maximov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akenzua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maximov wants to control but Akenzua is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Maximov seems to be looking for submissions.
Maximov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akenzua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Maximov blocks the strikes from Akenzua.
Akenzua trying to hold on to Maximov's head to control him but Maximov postures up.
#SUB#
Maximov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximov working over Akenzua with some ground and pound. Akenzua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB#
Maximov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akenzua sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maximov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akenzua defends it well. #SUB#
Maximov is looking for a kimura but Akenzua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maximov to get the leverage.
Maximov is nestled in close to Akenzua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maximov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Akenzua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximov pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Maximov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akenzua connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SUB#
Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akenzua has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akenzua is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Maximov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maximov tries to pull guard but Akenzua won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Maximov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maximov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Maximov!
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Event:
SPFC 8
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Akenzua moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Anoai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anoai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Anoai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Anoai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akenzua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anoai has managed to get both his arms back between Akenzua's legs - danger averted.
Anoai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Akenzua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anoai content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Akenzua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.
Anoai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akenzua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anoai avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai is having none of it.
Anoai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck for Akenzua with that takedown attempt.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Anoai. No joy for Akenzua on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai moves out of range.
Anoai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akenzua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anoai swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akenzua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown but Anoai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akenzua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Akenzua moves in looking to clinch but Anoai pushes him off.
Akenzua looks to clinch #TD2#
and Anoai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anoai is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Anoai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The adventures of Anoai the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anoai circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leati Anoai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akenzua wants to clinch.
Akenzua tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Anoai counters with a shoot takedown. Akenzua fights it but they end up in guard.
Anoai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown but Anoai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akenzua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Akenzua is looking to clinch but Anoai is avoiding it.
Anoai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akenzua defends it well.
Akenzua tries to clinch but Anoai moves out of range. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akenzua is looking to clinch but Anoai is avoiding it.
Akenzua shoots in for a takedown but Anoai shows good takedown defense.
Akenzua misses with a double jab.
Akenzua with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Anoai moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Anoai tightens his grip and picks Akenzua up, before dumping him to the ground. Akenzua manages to land in guard.
Anoai content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet but Anoai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anoai controlling from the top position.
More stalling from Anoai.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akenzua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anoai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua wants to clinch up but Anoai keeps it at a distance.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai wants to counter with a clinch but Akenzua pushes him away.
Akenzua throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Anoai counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Anoai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Anoai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leati Anoai has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leati Anoai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Akenzua has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Anoai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Anoai tightens his grip and picks Akenzua up, before dumping him to the ground. Akenzua manages to land in guard.
Anoai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anoai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown. Anoai tries to sprawl out of it but Akenzua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anoai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anoai tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anoai circles away.
Anoai with the counter takedown but Akenzua avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Akenzua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anoai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anoai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akenzua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akenzua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Anoai tries to counter it with a takedown but Akenzua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akenzua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anoai feints the counter takedown.
Akenzua wants to clinch up but Anoai keeps it at a distance.
Akenzua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anoai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Anoai avoids the head kick by Akenzua.
Anoai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akenzua defends it well.
Akenzua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anoai with the counter takedown but Akenzua avoids it easily.
Akenzua tries to bum rush Anoai with a series of wild strikes but Anoai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigo Akenzua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akenzua tries to clinch there but Anoai circles away.
Anoai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akenzua misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Anoai counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Anoai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anoai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anoai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Anoai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Akenzua is in real trouble.
Anoai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodrigo Akenzua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leati Anoai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anoai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leati Anoai!
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Event:
SPFC 5
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Akenzua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mc Gregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc Gregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akenzua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mc Gregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akenzua is defended easily by Mc Gregor.#CL#
Mc Gregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Mc Gregor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Akenzua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akenzua wants to stand up but Mc Gregor is controlling him.
Mc Gregor chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Gregor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mc Gregor swings around for an armbar but Akenzua sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mc Gregor's guard.#ES#
Mc Gregor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Akenzua off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Mc Gregor darts in and clinches Akenzua up against the cage.#T1#
Akenzua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Gregor prevents it.
Akenzua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brano Mc Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Akenzua.#TD#
Mc Gregor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Akenzua uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Akenzua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akenzua wants to control from the top but Mc Gregor keeps moving. #SUB#
Mc Gregor isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Akenzua stacks Mc Gregor on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Akenzua!
Mc Gregor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akenzua's best efforts.
Mc Gregor is trying to get back to full guard.
Mc Gregor gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Akenzua prevents Mc Gregor from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Akenzua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mc Gregor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akenzua has managed to get both his arms back between Mc Gregor's legs - danger averted.
Mc Gregor wants to sweep but no luck.
Mc Gregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akenzua advances to half guard.
Mc Gregor trying to hold on to Akenzua's head to control him but Akenzua postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mc Gregor is pressing down on Akenzua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akenzua wants to stand but Mc Gregor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akenzua looks winded!#SUB#
Mc Gregor working for a triangle but Akenzua defends it easily.
Mc Gregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Mc Gregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akenzua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mc Gregor wants to sweep here but Akenzua controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akenzua is looking to pass into half guard but Mc Gregor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mc Gregor is in guard.#REVR#
Mc Gregor wants to pass the guard but Akenzua is keeping the position.#T4#
Mc Gregor passes Akenzua's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mc Gregor is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Akenzua to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mc Gregor wants to stand but Akenzua is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mc Gregor is working Akenzua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mc Gregor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mc Gregor trying to control but Akenzua is working from the bottom.
Mc Gregor looking to pass the guard.
Mc Gregor stays in close to Akenzua's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brano Mc Gregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Mc Gregor has managed to clinch.
Akenzua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mc Gregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Akenzua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Mc Gregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akenzua lands a leg kick that knocks Mc Gregor off balance momentarily.#CL#
Mc Gregor darts in and clinches Akenzua up against the cage.
Mc Gregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akenzua backwards.
Mc Gregor wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mc Gregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mc Gregor prevents Akenzua from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Gregor prevents it.
Mc Gregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akenzua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mc Gregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Mc Gregor scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Mc Gregor manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mc Gregor closes the distance and clinches.
Mc Gregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Akenzua backwards. #BC#
Mc Gregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mc Gregor clinches up against the cage.
Mc Gregor wants to break free but Akenzua has control.
Akenzua tries to pull guard but Mc Gregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brano Mc Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Akenzua.
Mc Gregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akenzua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mc Gregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mc Gregor rushes Akenzua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mc Gregor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akenzua backwards.
Mc Gregor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mc Gregor tries to break the clinch but Akenzua is controlling the position. #T2#
Mc Gregor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akenzua after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mc Gregor. #TD#
Mc Gregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mc Gregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Gregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brano Mc Gregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mc Gregor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Akenzua has passed into side control.
Mc Gregor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Akenzua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mc Gregor regains half guard.#T3#
Akenzua tries to stand and escape but Mc Gregor is controlling the position.
Mc Gregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akenzua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akenzua wants to take a breather but Mc Gregor is having none of it.
Mc Gregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akenzua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc Gregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mc Gregor is trying to control the position but Akenzua postures up. #SUB#
Mc Gregor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Akenzua passes into half guard.
#T4#
Mc Gregor is pressing down on Akenzua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mc Gregor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Akenzua has his hands clasped together but Mc Gregor extends and breaks Akenzua's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mc Gregor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brano Mc Gregor!
A determined Brano Mc Gregor didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
SPFC 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Akenzua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banchamek looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Akenzua trying to control the action but Banchamek is working from the bottom.
Akenzua trying to pass the guard but Banchamek defending well.
Akenzua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Akenzua is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Akenzua seems to be working for a kimura but Banchamek defends the submission attempt.
Akenzua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Akenzua is trying to work for a kimura but Banchamek is defending well.
Well, if Akenzua is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Akenzua seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banchamek for as long as he can get away with.
Akenzua continues to stall.
Akenzua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Well, if Akenzua is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Banchamek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akenzua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akenzua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akenzua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Akenzua is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Banchamek is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Akenzua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Vivaldi has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vivaldi instigates a clinch. #TD#
Akenzua ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akenzua no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vivaldi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Akenzua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Vivaldi gets to his feet - Akenzua follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akenzua tries for a takedown but Vivaldi manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Akenzua is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vivaldi to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Vivaldi jumps guard and drags Akenzua to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vivaldi keeping moving, preventing Akenzua from controlling successfully.
Akenzua won't allow Vivaldi to get back to his feet.
Akenzua trying to control the position from guard on top but Vivaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akenzua stops Vivaldi from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akenzua stopping the sweep attempt from Vivaldi.
Vivaldi wants to hit a switch here but Akenzua passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vivaldi there!
Vivaldi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akenzua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vivaldi gets back to half guard.#T2#
Vivaldi tries to get to full guard but Akenzua has control of the leg.
Vivaldi tries to kick Akenzua off but Akenzua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Vivaldi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Akenzua keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Akenzua pulls Vivaldi into guard.
Akenzua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vivaldi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Vivaldi tries to strike from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vivaldi wants to sweep here but Akenzua controlling him for the moment.
Vivaldi wants to get back to his feet but Akenzua is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Akenzua is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vivaldi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vivaldi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Akenzua is breathing heavily.
Akenzua wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vivaldi manages to pass to side control.
Akenzua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Vivaldi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Akenzua to stand up. #T4#
Akenzua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akenzua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vivaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Vivaldi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vivaldi shoots in and drives through. Akenzua sprawls well.
Akenzua takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vivaldi drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Vivaldi stands up from Akenzua's guard - Vivaldi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Antoni Vivaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Vivaldi drives through with a takedown into Akenzua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Akenzua is looking to stand back up but Vivaldi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akenzua.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVR##SUB2#
Vivaldi seems to be working for a kimura but Akenzua defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Vivaldi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Vivaldi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vivaldi slows the pace down in half guard.
Akenzua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivaldi controlling from the top position.
Vivaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akenzua doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Vivaldi is standing up over Akenzua. Akenzua looks to escape but Vivaldi dives into side control.
Akenzua is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Vivaldi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Vivaldi decides to stand back up. Vivaldi steps back and let's Akenzua get back to his feet.
Vivaldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Akenzua tries to keep at a distance but Vivaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Vivaldi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akenzua!
Akenzua regains half guard.
Vivaldi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vivaldi is thwarting Akenzua's attempts to control the position.
Vivaldi trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Vivaldi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##CL2#
Vivaldi darts in and clinches Akenzua up against the cage.#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vivaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Akenzua blocks a head kick by Vivaldi.
#CL2#
Vivaldi clinches up against the cage.
Vivaldi gets underhooks to prevent Akenzua's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Vivaldi jumps guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vivaldi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vivaldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#
Akenzua is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vivaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vivaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Akenzua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vivaldi and Akenzua are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Vivaldi throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Akenzua into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Vivaldi knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antoni Vivaldi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Akenzua moves into the clinch.
Akenzua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vivaldi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Akenzua's brow. #TD#
Akenzua gets control of Vivaldi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Akenzua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vivaldi wants to stand but Akenzua is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Akenzua throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vivaldi uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akenzua struggling a bit here.
Akenzua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vivaldi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akenzua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vivaldi trying to control the position but Akenzua is working away.
Akenzua gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vivaldi is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akenzua moves into full guard.
#SU2#
Vivaldi gets to his feet. Akenzua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Vivaldi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akenzua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vivaldi after a bit of a struggle.
Akenzua looking to throw knees to the head but Vivaldi is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Vivaldi manages to break the clinch.
Vivaldi lands a head kick. Akenzua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akenzua shoots in looking for a takedown but Vivaldi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akenzua's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3##CL2#
Vivaldi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Vivaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antoni Vivaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akenzua tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Vivaldi has Akenzua up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Vivaldi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akenzua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akenzua works Vivaldi's body with a nice hook.
Vivaldi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akenzua eats them both and turns towards Vivaldi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Akenzua is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Vivaldi lands a big head kick that sends Akenzua tumbling to the mat! Vivaldi takes a step backwards and waves Akenzua back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Akenzua is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akenzua gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antoni Vivaldi!
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